Fishing with Poison

Published on 08 Nov 2013 | over 4 years ago

Although the Huaorani have traditionally lived back to the river, have always been forced to fish. Especially in times when hunting is scarce. Do not in rivers, but in ponds and streams that have little depth, as only the young can swim.

The technique used is simple and productive: poison water. They do barbasco a wild vine containing toxic substances remove oxygen from the water without harm to the environment.